1959 Jaguar MK IX vs. 1997 Toyota Hi-Ace
To start off, 1997 Toyota Hi-Ace is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Jaguar MK IX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Jaguar MK IX would be higher. At 3,781 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Jaguar MK IX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Jaguar MK IX (220 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1997 Toyota Hi-Ace. (89 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jaguar MK IX should accelerate faster than 1997 Toyota Hi-Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jaguar MK IX weights approximately 42 kg more than 1997 Toyota Hi-Ace. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1959 Jaguar MK IX (326 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Toyota Hi-Ace. (226 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1959 Jaguar MK IX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Toyota Hi-Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Jaguar MK IX | 1997 Toyota Hi-Ace | |
| Make | Jaguar | Toyota |
| Model | MK IX | Hi-Ace |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3781 cc | 2446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1757 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1960 mm |
